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Nobu

Item: Nobu
Author: Maria Lisella

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese, Sushi

Price Range: $$$

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Even if you don't hail from New York City, you have likely heard of many of the monuments, street names and even restaurants. Nobu makes that list as one of New York's most recognized Japanese restaurants. Its fame is punctuated by frequent visits from celebrities and the New York elite, but it is truly the food that is getting people talking. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa draws from his experiences around the world to create dishes unlike any other. Take Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño, Tiradito Nobu Style, Lobster with Wasabi Pepper Sauce, and Black Cod Miso. Don't forget to check out the great sake selections and strong wine list as a complement to any meal.

Address:

195 Broadway
New York, NY 10007
212-219-0500

Hours:

Mon-Fri: 11:45am-2:15pm,; 5:45pm-10:15pm
Sat-Sun: 5:45pm-10:15pm

Website:

noburestaurants.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Maria Lisella
New York Local Expert

Japanese: "If you are stumped with what to order, try the Omakase, a multi-course selection of the chef's choosing which covers a wide range of flavors, textures and styles."

Best for Japanese Because: This world-renowned sushi restaurant is frequented by high fliers from all corners of the globe.

Dinner Menu
- Nobu Main Dishes
  
  Salmon with Teriyaki, Anticucho or Wasabi Pepper Sauce*
  
  ($33.00)
  
  Shrimp or Scallop Spicy Garlic
  
  ($37.00)
  
  Chicken Teriyaki, Anticucho or Wasabi Pepper Sauce
  
  ($32.00)
  
  Beef Tenderloin Teriyaki, Anticucho or Wasabi Pepper Sauce*
  
  ($42.00)
  
  Assorted Sushi*
  
  ($42.00)
  
  Assorted Sashimi*
  
  ($42.00)
- Vegetable Dishes
  
  Eggplant Miso
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Warm Mushroom Salad
  
  ($24.00)
  
  Cauliflower with Jalapeño Dressing
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Brussels Sprouts with Jalapeño Salsa
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Vegetables with Spicy Garlic Sauce
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Shojin Tempura
  
  ($14.00)
- Cold
  Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño*
  
  ($24.00)
  
  Spicy Miso Chips with Bigeye Tuna* (4 Pcs)
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Bigeye & Bluefin Toro Tartar with Caviar*
  
  ($35.00)
  
  Salmon or Yellowtail Tartar with Caviar*
  
  ($25.00)
  
  New Style Sashimi with Salmon or White Fish*
  
  ($23.00)
  
  Tiradito*
  
  ($23.00)
  
  Tuna Tataki with Tosazu*
  
  ($23.00)
  
  Salmon Kelp Roll*
  
  ($21.00)
  
  Sashimi Salad with Matsuhisa Dressing*
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Salmon Skin Salad with Tosazu
  
  ($22.00)
  
  Lobster Shiitake Salad with Spicy Lemon Dressing
  
  ($49.00)
  
  Seafood Ceviche*
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Lobster Ceviche (2 Pc)
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Kumamoto Oysters with Maui Onion Salsa* (3 Pcs)
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Kumamoto Oysters Nobu Style*
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Field Green Salad
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Shiitake Mushroom Salad
  
  ($17.00)
  
  Kelp Salad
  
  ($14.50)
  
  Oshinko
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Oshitashi
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna or Yellowtail*
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Bluefin Tuna Sashimi with Hearts of Palm*
  
  ($30.00)
  
  Bigeye Tuna Tataki with Eringii Mushroom*
  
  ($27.00)
  
  Salmon Tataki Yuzu Miso*
  
  ($24.00)
  
  Fluke Sashimi with Dry Miso*
  
  ($25.00)
  
  Tai Sashimi with Ume Wasabi*
  
  ($29.00)
  
  Spicy Uni Shooter*
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Spicy Kumamoto Shooter*
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Baby Spinach Salad with Dry Miso & Yuzu Truffle Oil
  $18.00
  
  Add Grilled Shrimp: $34.00
  
  Add King Crab Or Scallop: $38.00
  
  Add Lobster: $49.00
  Baby Artichoke Salad
  
  ($24.00)
  
  Hearts of Palm Salad with Jalapeño Dressing
  
  ($22.00)
  
  Roasted Beet Salad with Dry Miso
  
  ($18.00)
- Hot
  
  Black Cod with Miso
  
  ($38.00)
  
  Black Cod Butter Lettuce (2 Pcs)
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Chilean Seabass with Black Bean Sauce
  
  ($41.00)
  
  Arctic Charr with Crispy Spinach*
  
  ($25.00)
  
  Toro Toban Yaki*
  
  ($65.00)
  
  Squid "Pasta" with Light Garlic Sauce
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Matsuhisa Shrimp & Caviar (2 Pcs)
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Rock Shrimp Tempura with Creamy Spicy or Ponzu
  
  ($27.00)
  
  Lobster Tempura with Creamy Spicy, Ponzu, or Smoked Jalapeño Aioli
  
  ($49.00)
  
  Lobster with Wasabi Pepper Sauce
  
  ($49.00)
  
  Creamy Spicy Crab*
  
  ($34.00)
  
  Sea Urchin Tempura
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Beef Toban Yaki*
  
  ($42.00)
  
  Mushroom Toban Yaki
  
  ($22.00)
  
  Lobster Tempura with Creamy Spicy or Ponzu
  
  ($49.00)
  
  Umami Chilean Seabass
  
  ($41.00)
  
  Roasted Chilean Seabass & Cauliflower with Jalapeño Dressing
  
  ($41.00)
  
  Pan Seared Scallop with Jalapeño Salsa (2 Pcs)
  
  ($28.00)
  
  King Crab Tempura Amazu Ponzu
  
  ($43.00)
  
  Grilled Octopus with Chocolo Salsa
  
  ($22.00)
  
  Sizzling Uni Yaki
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Umami Wings
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Short Ribs Jalapeño Salsa
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Wagyu Gyoza
  
  ($30.00)
  
  Dry Aged Tomahawk Ribeye Steak*
  
  ($160.00)
  
  Colorado Lamb Chop with Anticucho Miso*
  
  ($21.00)
  
  Rock Lobster Tempura with Smoked Jalapeño Aioli
  
  ($38.00)
  
  Crispy Oyster Filo (Two Pieces)
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Wagyu Short Ribs Jalapeño Salsa
  
  ($38.00)
- Featured Items
  Washu & Wagyu Beef Special*
  Choice Of: Tataki, New Style, Toban, Steak Ishiyaki
  
  Washu: $22.00
  
  Japanese Wagyu: $35.00
  Omakase - Chef's Choice*
  Experience the essence of Chef Matsuhisa's cuisine with this multi- course tasting menu. Available until one half hour before doors close
  
  $120.00
  
  $180.00
- Nigiri Sushi & Sashimi*
  
  Bigeye Tuna
  
  ($6.75)
  
  Bluefin Toro
  
  Yellowtail
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Kanpachi
  
  ($7.50)
  
  Shima Aji
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Fluke
  
  ($6.25)
  
  Japanese Red Snapper
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Kinmedai
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Salmon
  
  ($6.25)
  
  King Salmon
  
  ($7.50)
  
  Gen Saba
  
  ($7.50)
  
  Sawara
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Aji
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Kohada
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Smelt Egg
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Sea Urchin
  
  ($10.50)
  
  Octopus
  
  ($6.25)
  
  Live Scallop
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Baby Abalone
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Jumbo Clam
  
  ($11.25)
  
  Shrimp
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Snow Crab
  
  ($7.25)
  
  King Crab
  
  ($9.50)
  
  Tamago
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Salmon Egg
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Japanese Anago
  
  ($7.50)
  
  Japanese Unagi
  
  ($10.50)
- Sushi Rolls*
  Bigeye Tuna
  Hand: $9.50
  
  Cut: $10.50
  Bigeye Tuna Asparagus
  Hand: $9.75
  
  Cut: $10.75
  Spicy Bigeye Tuna
  Hand: $10.50
  
  Cut: $11.50
  Bigeye & Bluefin Toro Scallion
  Hand: $15.00
  
  Cut: $18.50
  Salmon
  Hand: $8.50
  
  Cut: $9.50
  Yellowtail Scallion
  Hand: $9.00
  
  Cut: $10.00
  Yellowtail Jalapeño
  Hand: $10.00
  
  Cut: $11.00
  California
  Hand: $11.00
  
  Cut: $13.00
  Shrimp Tempura
  Hand: $8.50
  
  Cut: $12.50
  Japanese Unagi Cucumber
  Hand: $11.50
  
  Cut: $15.00
  Kappa
  Hand: $5.00
  
  Cut: $6.00
  Vegetable
  Hand: $7.00
  
  Cut: $9.00
  Salmon Skin
  Hand: $8.00
  
  Cut: $11.00
  Soft Shell Crab
  
  ($18.75)
  
  House Special
  
  ($18.25)
  
  Toro Rossa
  
  ($27.00)
  
  Lobster
  
  ($30.00)
- Downtown Style Handrolls*
  
  Downtown Style Handrolls*
  
  Make your own Hand Rolls with Assorted Nigiri, Toasted Nori and sides of Uni, Cilantro, Jalapeño, Creamy Spicy Sauce, Marudaizu Soy, and Dry Miso ($56.00)
- Kushiyaki
  
  Shrimp
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Scallop
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Salmon
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Squid
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Vegetable
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Chicken
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Beef
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Washu
  
  ($22.00)
  
  Wagyu
  
  ($35.00)
- Soups
  
  Miso
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Akadashi
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Mushroom
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Clear Soup
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Spicy Seafood
  
  ($18.00)
- Shuko Snacks
  
  Edamame
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Spicy Edamame
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Soramame
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Shishito Peppers
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Soba Fritters
  
  ($13.00)
- Nobu Tacos
  
  Bigeye Tuna*
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Salmon*
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Lobster
  
  ($9.00)
  
  King Crab
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Wagyu
  
  ($17.50)
Lunch Menu
- Cold
  Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño*
  
  ($24.00)
  
  Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna or Yellowtail*
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Bigeye & Bluefin Toro Tartar with Caviar*
  
  ($35.00)
  
  Salmon or Yellowtail Tartar with Caviar*
  
  ($25.00)
  
  New Style Sashimi with Salmon or White Fish*
  
  ($23.00)
  
  Tiradito*
  
  ($23.00)
  
  Fluke Sashimi with Dry Miso*
  
  ($25.00)
  
  Sashimi Salad with Matsuhisa Dressing*
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Lobster Shiitake Salad with Spicy Lemon Dressing
  
  ($49.00)
  
  Baby Spinach Salad with Dry Miso and Yuzu Truffle Oil
  $18.00
  
  Add Grilled Shrimp: $34.00
  
  Add King Crab Or Scallop: $38.00
  
  Add Lobster: $49.00
  Seafood Ceviche*
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Lobster Ceviche (2 Pcs)
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Shiitake Mushroom Salad
  
  ($17.00)
  
  Hearts of Palm Salad with Jalapeño Dressing
  
  ($22.00)
- Hot
  
  Black Cod with Miso
  
  ($38.00)
  
  Black Cod with Miso on Butter Lettuce (2 Pcs)
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Chilean Seabass with Black Bean Sauce
  
  ($41.00)
  
  Umami Chilean Seabass
  
  ($41.00)
  
  Roasted Chilean Seabass & Cauliflower with Jalapeño Dressing
  
  ($41.00)
  
  Arctic Charr with Crispy Spinach*
  
  ($25.00)
  
  Squid "Pasta" with Light Garlic Sauce
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Rock Shrimp Tempura with Creamy Spicy or Ponzu
  
  ($27.00)
  
  King Crab Tempura with Amazu Ponzu
  
  ($43.00)
  
  Creamy Spicy Crab*
  
  ($34.00)
  
  Lobster with Wasabi Pepper
  
  ($49.00)
  
  Beef Toban Yaki*
  
  ($35.00)
  
  Colorado Lamb Chops with Anticucho Miso*
  
  ($21.00)
- Vegetable Dishes
  
  Eggplant Miso
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Warm Mushroom Salad
  
  ($24.00)
  
  Cauliflower Jalapeño Dressing
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Brussels Sprouts Jalapeño Salsa
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Vegetable Spicy Garlic
  
  ($14.00)
- Shuko Snacks
  
  Edamame
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Spicy Edamame
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Soramame
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Shishito Peppers
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Soba Fritters
  
  ($13.00)
- Nobu Tacos
  
  Bigeye Tuna*
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Salmon*
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Lobster
  
  ($9.00)
  
  King Crab
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Wagyu
  
  ($17.50)
- Soups
  
  Miso
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Akadashi
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Mushroom Soup
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Clear Soup
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Spicy Seafood Soup
  
  ($18.00)
- Nobu Lunches
  
  Salmon with Anticucho, Teriyaki or Wasabi Pepper Sauce*
  
  ($33.00)
  
  Chicken with Anticucho, Teriyaki or Wasabi Pepper Sauce
  
  ($32.00)
  
  Skirt Steak with Anticucho or Balsamic Teriyaki
  
  ($28.00)
  
  Beef Tenderloin with Anticucho, Teriyaki or Wasabi Pepper Sauce*
  
  ($42.00)
  
  Assorted Sushi*
  
  ($42.00)
  
  Assorted Sashimi*
  
  ($42.00)
  
  Assorted Sushi & Sashimi*
  
  ($42.00)
  
  Chirashi*
  
  ($40.00)
  
  Kakiage Donburi
  
  ($19.00)
  
  Unagi Donburi
  
  ($49.50)
  
  Oyako Donburi
  
  ($18.00)
- Noodles
  
  Chicken Udon
  
  ($19.00)
  
  Seafood Udon
  
  ($21.00)
  
  Tempura Udon
  
  ($19.00)
  
  Cha Soba (Hot or Cold)
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Inaniwa (Hot or Cold)
  
  ($16.00)
- Washu & Wagyu Beef Special*
  
  Washu
  
  ($22.00)
  
  Japanese Wagyu
  
  ($35.00)
- Nigiri Sushi & Sashimi*
  
  Bigeye Tuna
  
  ($6.75)
  
  Bluefin Toro
  
  Yellowtail
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Kanpachi
  
  ($7.50)
  
  Shima Aji
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Fluke
  
  ($6.25)
  
  Japanese Red Snapper
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Kinmedai
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Salmon
  
  ($6.25)
  
  King Salmon
  
  ($7.50)
  
  Gen Saba
  
  ($7.50)
  
  Sawara
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Aji
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Kohada
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Smelt Egg
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Sea Urchin
  
  ($10.50)
  
  Octopus
  
  ($6.25)
  
  Live Scallop
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Baby Abalone
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Jumbo Clam
  
  ($11.25)
  
  Shrimp
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Snow Crab
  
  ($7.25)
  
  King Crab
  
  ($9.50)
  
  Tamago
  
  ($4.50)
  
  Salmon Egg
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Japanese Anago
  
  ($7.50)
  
  Japanese Unagi
  
  ($10.50)
- Sushi Rolls*
  Bigeye Tuna
  Hand: $9.50
  
  Cut: $10.50
  Bigeye Tuna Asparagus
  Hand: $9.75
  
  Cut: $10.75
  Spicy Bigeye Tuna
  Hand: $10.50
  
  Cut: $11.50
  Bigeye & Bluefin Toro Scallion
  Hand: $15.00
  
  Cut: $18.50
  Salmon
  Hand: $8.50
  
  Cut: $9.50
  Yellowtail Scallion
  Hand: $9.00
  
  Cut: $10.00
  Yellowtail Jalapeño
  Hand: $10.00
  
  Cut: $11.00
  California
  Hand: $11.00
  
  Cut: $13.00
  Shrimp Tempura
  Hand: $8.50
  
  Cut: $12.50
  Japanese Unagi Cucumber
  Hand: $11.50
  
  Cut: $15.00
  Kappa
  Hand: $5.00
  
  Cut: $6.00
  Vegetable
  Hand: $7.00
  
  Cut: $9.00
  Salmon Skin
  Hand: $8.00
  
  Cut: $11.00
  Soft Shell Crab
  
  ($18.75)
  
  House Special
  
  ($18.25)
  
  Lobster
  
  ($30.00)
- Downtown Style Handrolls*
  
  Downtown Style Handrolls*
  
  Make your own Hand Rolls with Assorted Nigiri, Toasted Nori and sides of Uni, Cilantro, Jalapeño, Creamy Spicy Sauce, Marudaizu Soy, and Dry Miso ($56.00)
Dessert
- Dessert
  
  Raspberry Calpico
  
  Vanilla Cream, Raspberry Coulis, Cocoa Crumble, Calpico-Yogurt Sorbet ($15.00)
  
  Whisky Cappuccino
  
  Cardamom Cream, Toasted Cinnamon Crunch, Espresso Gelato, Whisky Foam ($15.00)
  
  Caramel Soba Cha Bar
  
  Brownie, Salted Caramel, Milk Chocolate Cremeux, Caramel Soba Cha Gelato ($17.00)
  
  Pineapple Coconut Cake
  
  Coconut Sponge, Vanilla Roasted Pineapple, Coconut Mousse, Shiro Goma Praline, Lemon Sorbet ($15.00)
  
  Bento Box
  
  Valrhona Dark Chocolate Fondant, Imperial Matcha Gelato ($17.00)
  
  Banana Soy Toban
  
  Soy Caramelized Banana, Candied Pecans, Malaga Gelato ($16.00)
  
  Assorted Mochi Ice Cream
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Seasonal Fruit Plate
  
  ($18.00)
  
  House Made Gelato or Sorbet
  
  ($14.00)
- After Dinner Drinks
  
  Sake Fresca
  
  Hokusetsu Sake is extracted using a slow drip process that highlights delicate flavors of a 72 hour seasonal fruit infusion Coconut or Kiwi Ichigo ($16.00)
  
  Matcha Milk Whisky
  
  Akashi White Oak Japanese Whisky, Pistachio, Matcha Green Tea & Condensed Milk ($18.00)
- Dessert Wine & Sake
  
  Nobu Plum Sake
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Chiarlo Nivole, Moscato d'Asti, 2016 (Italy)
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Pacific Rim, Riesling Glaciere 2014 (Washington)
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Dolce, Late Harvest 2010 (Napa Valley)
  
  ($37.00)
  
  Chateau D'Yquem 2005 (Sauternes)
  
  ($550.00)
- Port & Sherry
  
  El Maestro Sierra Pedro Ximenez NV
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Dow's "10 Year Old" Tawny Port
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Dow's "20 Year Old" Tawny Port
  
  ($19.00)
  
  Croft Vintage Port 2011
  
  ($35.00)
- Cognac
  
  Courvosier V.S.O.P.
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Hennessy V.S.O.P.
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Remy Martin V.S.O.P.
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Armagnac, Larressingle V.S.O.P.
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Martell "Cordon Bleu"
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Hine "Antique" X.O.
  
  ($30.00)
  
  Remy Martin X.O.
  
  ($30.00)
  
  Hennessy X.O.
  
  ($35.00)
  
  Remy Martin, Louis XIII
  
  ($330.00)

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